I can see just now that Trump has reached the level of the real President of the USA. His strength of a lion, his speed of a jaguar and his long sight of an eagle let him raise the USA to an absolutely new level – the level of civilization.

The cooperation with Russia as the most important friend of the USA will help the world discover existence of our land, the planet in the new dimension.

I think that the way Trump has chosen is a real historic one, being very important for our times and for the future generations.

After many years of wanting to go, and getting as far as getting tickets last year (then having to cancel so we could afford to get married instead), we're finally in a place where it looks like we'll be going home for the first time next year, and I couldn't be more excited! (I know it's crazy-far in advance to start a lot of planning, but we'll need time to save for the flights and RV hire.)

I'd love any advice anyone can pass on with regards to any/all of the following please:

- RV hire: pitfalls, best location to hire from, benefits of having one you might not have already thought of.

- Food: for someone who doesn't know US food at all it would be handy to know what are good long life foods? What would work well on the Playa?

- Stuff: given we're going to have to cram everything into a 50-pound or less weight allowance for our flight, what are the things we absolutely mustn't cut out, and what can we leave at home?

- any other general advice on attending the burn from internationally.

Disclaimer: I've read pretty much all the FAQ on the Burning Man website, and whilst it's got lots of generalised-but-useful info, I'd really like to hear personal tips/experiences etc.

The Brûleurs de Montreal Burners are nearing completion of "PORTAGE", their sculpture for this year's C.O.R.E. Project.

Later this month at BRC, there will be a ring of thirty-five sculptures around The Man. This world-spanning project is called C.O.R.E. -- the Circle Of Regional Effigies. Contributed by Burning Man communities around the globe, these sculptures will be displayed during the festival, then burned in a single massive conflagration on Thursday 30th August.

Montreal's artwork consists of two wooden figures carrying a giant canoe, over twenty feet long and nearly as tall -- representing the spirit of multi-cultural collaboration that makes Montreal such a creative, vibrant place to live.

Our sculpture is nearly finished, but we need your participation to help us bring PORTAGE to the desert. It's a big undertaking and we'd appreciate any donation you can make.

Our fundraising campaign is going live starting now, beginning with this new kickstarter:

Please pass the word. it's only 45 days long. We're hoping that it'll reach even those who aren't able to go this year, but who may have been touched by the temple in previous years and want to help make it happen again.

I am sure you all know how much David has effected all of us with his Temples though out the years, so if you can please pledge. Even if it is just $20, every little bit will help! If he doesn't get the full amount of pledges in 42 days he gets nothing from any of the pledges already made.

Just 10 days left! We're doing flexible funding, so every little bit helps! Please consider donating, or sharing the word - both are deeply appreciated! And, a huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far - you have no idea how much we appreciate it!Incendiary Intent on Indiegogo

We're still working on some fundraising for Incendiary Intent over on Indiegogo! We added a new high level perk tonight for those craving our chocolaty delicious Motor Oil! We deeply appreciate those who have donated thus far, and any other donations, or spreading of the word!

Looking forward to returning to the Playa here soon, and it's getting to be fundraising time.

Incendiary Intent will be returning for it's 4th year out there, and we could use some help. If you're interested in contributing, we'd be deeply grateful, or if you just want to spread the word, that's awesome too!Incendiary Intent Indieagogo!

I'm hoping to help a friend of mine who's step-dad was unable to get a ticket to this year's event. He is not part of this group, or even on LJ, so I told him I was ask around to see if anyone might have an extra ticket they are looking to sell. I realize that tickets are scarce this year but it never hurts to ask. Thanks! :-)

We are hunting for a nice used Nintendo DS or DSlite [with power cord(s) & games & ?] for our 7y/o. He's just asked for one for Xmas. So if you have one OR know someone who does, my betterhalf said we'll pay "better then what Gamestop's gonna pay you for them." She's hoping my connectedness will help this idea come to be as she was just @ a Gamestop's and offered to pay this lady more (in cash right there & then) and she couldn't wrap her head around it - the lady asked if she'd get store credit too. (slaps my own forehead) so yeah. What do you say? Can you help us out?